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2026 holiday season

Christmas & Holiday Craft Fairs in Costa Mesa, CA

6 holiday markets, Christmas bazaars, and craft shows in Costa Mesa from Nov 6, 2026 through Christmas Eve.

6
Holiday Fairs
Nov 6
First Event
571
Across California

Every craft fair and market from November 1 through Christmas Eve is listed, since that is when holiday shopping happens. 🎄 Holiday marks the 3 whose name says holiday.

November holiday fairs in Costa Mesa(4)

📅 Nov 6, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026🔁 Recurring

Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festival

📍 Costa Mesa, CA• OC Fair & Event Center - Costa Mesa Building

Sugar Plum is celebrating 48 years of holiday shopping with more than 185 artisans offering holiday décor, garden accents, personalized gifts, antiques, cottage crafts, chic fashion, unique jewelry, baked goods and sweet treats. The festival includes complimentary photos with Santa or Frosty the Snowman.

🏠 Indoor
🎄 Holiday📅 Nov 6, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026

Sugar Plum Holiday Festival

📍 Costa Mesa, CA• Orange County Fair & Event Center

This California Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $850. This event will also include diy classes.

⭐ Juried🏠 Indoor
🎄 Holiday📅 Nov 6, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026

Thanksgiving/Christmas/Vintage Marketplace

📍 Costa Mesa, CA
🎄 Holiday📅 Nov 27, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027

Winter Fest OC 12th

📍 Costa Mesa, CA

December holiday fairs in Costa Mesa(2)

📅 Dec 4, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026

Gem Faire (December 2026)

📍 Costa Mesa, CA• OC Fair & Event Center
🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor
📅 Dec 4, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026

Gem Faire 38th

📍 Costa Mesa, CA
🏠 Indoor

Holiday shopping in Costa Mesa this season

The first Costa Mesa holiday fair is Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festival on Nov 6, 2026, and the last is Gem Faire 38th on Dec 4, 2026. 4 are in November, and 2 in December. Venues this year include OC Fair & Event Center - Costa Mesa Building, Orange County Fair & Event Center, OC Fair & Event Center.

Costa Mesa accounts for 6 of the 571 holiday fairs listed in California. See the California holiday craft fair list for shows within driving distance, or every Costa Mesa craft fair for events outside the holiday window.

More holiday fairs

  • All California holiday fairs (571)
  • Holiday fairs by state
  • All Costa Mesa craft fairs
  • California fair calendar

Other California cities

  • San Francisco31 fairs
  • Los Angeles22 fairs
  • San Diego16 fairs
  • Pasadena15 fairs
  • Sacramento13 fairs
  • San Jose10 fairs
  • Fresno9 fairs
  • Napa9 fairs
  • Long Beach8 fairs
  • Oakland8 fairs

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Costa Mesa holiday craft fair FAQ

When are the Christmas craft fairs in Costa Mesa, CA in 2026?

Costa Mesa has 6 holiday craft fairs listed between Nov 6, 2026 and Dec 4, 2026: Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festival (Nov 6, 2026); Sugar Plum Holiday Festival (Nov 6, 2026); Thanksgiving/Christmas/Vintage Marketplace (Nov 6, 2026); Winter Fest OC 12th (Nov 27, 2026); and 2 more.

Where are the holiday markets held in Costa Mesa?

This season's Costa Mesa holiday fairs are at OC Fair & Event Center - Costa Mesa Building, Orange County Fair & Event Center, OC Fair & Event Center. Each listing has the address and hours.

How do I sell at a Christmas craft fair in Costa Mesa?

Most holiday shows close vendor applications one to three months out, so apply early. Open a listing for its application link, and see the California holiday page for shows in nearby towns.